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Hawaiian Word of the Week: Mākaʻikaʻi

Mākaʻikaʻi—To visit, see the sights; to stroll, make a tour, take a walk; to look upon; spectator.

This week's image is from UH Mānoa's Christine Lamborn.

The Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s state employees food drive’s goal this year is to raise $150,000 and 70,000 pounds of food.

Pilina—Association, relationship, union, connection, meeting, joining, adhering, fitting.

This week's image is from Windward Community College's Samantha Peebles.

Makana—Gift, present; reward, award, donation, prize.

The award-winning composer, who taught at Hawaiʻi CC and UH Hilo, is one of five American women to be minted on new quarters.

Lassner also provided updates on UH’s budget request at the state Legislature and the status of student applications for fall 2023.

The goal is to provide education about sexual assault, promote respect and inclusion, and build safer spaces at UH’s 10 campuses.

This week's image is from UH Hilo's Jim Mellon.